🔮 Weekly Astrology Forecast | Mercury Direct, Venus–Jupiter Conjunction & Moving Forward

This week brings some good vibes amidst the fading tension of last week, with growth, opportunity, sweetness, and expansion in the air. The dynamic energy from the recent full moon and the ongoing Mars–Saturn opposition is still present, but it’s beginning to ease. In its place, a series of supportive aspects — most notably the Venus–Jupiter conjunction — offer balance and encouragement. The fire and vibrancy of summer keep energy levels high, so grounding and soothing practices will help maintain equilibrium and prepare you to tap into this week’s powerful, expansive potential.

Monday 11th August

Mercury Stations Direct @ 4 degrees

• Trine Mars, trine Neptune, opposing Pluto

• Stations tend to make things more pronounced – easy to forget this and think, “Right, on we go!”

• A point where forward movement becomes possible, but the end of Mercury retrograde is more dramatic than its start due to the opposition to Pluto

• Powerful and transformational; could involve power plays. This energy might manifest as mental strength and resolve, or be more destructive – both serving personal growth and evolution

• Potential for clearing something from your life that needs to go, enabling progress after three weeks of review, refinement, evaluation, and reflection

• With the positive aspects coming the following morning, the intensity is softened, though still present

Tuesday 12th August

Saturn in Aries Sextiles Uranus in Gemini @ 1 degree

• A helpful aspect – the first link between these outer planets since Uranus’ ingress

• A sextile, so supportive in nature

• Brings an electrifying, awakening, forward-looking, yang quality

• Saturn (retrograde) relates to foundations, responsibility, and beginnings

• Feels like a jolt into a new phase of life – and there have been several of these recently

Venus Conjunct Jupiter in Cancer @ 14 degrees

• A particularly lovely and uplifting alignment

• Expansive, nurturing, fertile

• Magnetic, emotionally intelligent, rich in feeling

• Functions like a new moon – a seeding point between the two planets

• Occurs once every 12 years in Cancer; Jupiter is exalted here, amplifying the good vibes

• Good time to set intentions that nurture and nourish!

Friday 15th August

Mars in Libra Sextiles Mercury in Leo @ 5 degrees

• Mars, planet of action, propels newly direct Mercury after a period of review

• Brings an injection of energy for forward motion

• Fire combined with balance and logic

• Take care not to rush ahead without forethought (Mars in detriment), though overall this is a supportive boost

Saturday 16th August

Venus in Cancer Trines North Node in Pisces

• Another transit encouraging forward movement, relationships, and new opportunities

• Soft, emotionally intelligent, intuitive, and receptive

• A gentle nudge towards your intended path

• Aim for the highest expression of this energy – use discernment to ensure it’s right for you

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